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Arthur Bell Funeral Directors are an independant, local and family run funeral directors Est in 1922. A Family Run Business Established Over 95 Years

24/10/2025

Anne Best
4th April 1951 – 7th October 2025

Anne of Outwood, passed away in Wakefield Hospice on 7th October aged 74 years. A much loved mum, grandma and great grandma.
A service in celebration of Anne’s life will be held on Wednesday 29th October at Arthur Bell Funeral Directors chapel of rest at 1pm. Any donations in Anne’s memory will be greatly received for Wakefield Hospice, a box will be provided at the service.

Any enquiries please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281

23/10/2025

Stephen David Firth
6th December 1956 – 19th October 2025

Stevie (Wonder) of Outwood, passed away in hospital after a short illness aged 68 years. He was a dearly loved son, dad grandad and great grandad.
A funeral service will take place at 12.40pm on Wednesday 5th November at Wakefield Crematorium. Flowers or donations if desired are to Wakefield Hospice for which a box will be provided at the service.

Any enquiries please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281

17/10/2025

Joan Talbot
6th May 1935 – 3rd October 2025

On October 3rd Joan passed away in hospital aged 90 years. The beloved wife of the late Dennis, dearly loved Mum of Carol and Ian, much loved Nanna of Claire and Ryan and loving Great Grandma to Joshua and Olivia.
A funeral service will take place on Monday October 27th at St Peters Church Centre, Stanley at 10.15am followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Wakefield Hospice and St Peters Church Funds for which a plate will be provided.

Any enquiries please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281

16/10/2025

Doreen O' Keefe (nee Hodson)
23rd November 1933 - 8th October 2025
Doreen passed away peacefully at Carr Gate Nursing Home after a short illness, aged 91 years.
The much loved wife of the late Anthony for 58 years. Also a dear sister of the late Joseph and Ronald and sister in law of Elsie and the late Marion. And a special aunt of Andrew, Denise and Stephen.
A funeral service will be held at 11:20am on Thursday 13th November at Wakefield Crematorium. Family flowers only please, however donations would be gratefully recevied for The Dogs Trust.
Enquires, please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281.

13/10/2025

Patricia Anne Limer
7th February 1936 - 3rd October 2025

On October 3rd, Pat peacefully passed away aged 89 years. Pat of Stanley, was the beloved wife of the late Ralph.
A funeral service will take place at 12.40pm on Thursday October 23rd at Wakefield Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to The British Heart Foundation and Alzheimer’s Society for which a box will be provided at the service.

Any enquiries please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281

30/09/2025

Julie Butler
2nd January 1970 - 17th September 2025

Julie sadly passed away on Wednesday 17th September aged 55 years. She leaves behind her loving husband Robert, her dear daughters Deanna and Hayley and her grandaughter Willow.

A funeral service will take place at 12:00pm on Monday 6th October at Arthur Bell Chapel of Rest on Lake Lock Road, Stanley. This will be followed by interment at Outwood Cemetery at 1:00pm. Family and friends are welcome to continue celebrating Julie's life at Capri Newmillerdam after the service.

Julie's family would like to thank everyone for their kind words of sympathy at this sad time.

Enquires please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281.

29/09/2025

Brian Douglas Walshaw
17th November 1945 - 28th August 2025

Brian passed away peacefully on 28th August in Pinderfields Hospital aged 79 years. He leaves behind his loving wife Pauline and his dear son David. He will also be greatly missed by David's partner Sharon and her children.
A funeral service will take place at 2:00pm on Friday 3rd October at Wakefield Crematorium. Everyone will be welcome to continue celebrating Brian's life at The Holmfield Arms after the service.
Donations in memory of Brian would be gratefully received for Dementia UK.
Enquires, please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281.

25/09/2025

Derek Bennett
11th September 1936 - 15th September 2025

Sadly passed away aged 89 on the 15th September 2025 at home. Much loved husband to Ann, father to Julie and Samantha and grandad to Ryan and Charlotte.

A funeral Service will take place at Arthur Bell Chapel of Rest on Lake Lock Road Stanley, Wakefield, followed by interment in Stanley Cemetry on 8th October 2025 at 12.15pm. Followed by a celebration and sharing of memories of Derek's life at The Travellers Inn, Stanley.

Family flowers welcome. Donations to the British Heart Foundation may be given at the service.

Any enquires please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281

15/09/2025

Jack Durham
11th August 1936 – 1st September 2025

Jack passed away peacefully at home in Outwood aged 89 years on September 1st. The beloved husband of the late Margaret and a much loved dad, grandad and great grandad.

A funeral service will be held at Outwood Parish Church, Friday September 19th at 11.30am, followed by cremation at Wakefield Crematorium. Family flowers only by request, any donations in Jack’s memory will be sent to the RSPCA, a box will be provided at the service.

Any enquiries please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281

11/09/2025

Mary Powell
4th August 1937 - 3rd September 2025
Mary sadly passed away peacefully on Wednesday 3rd September aged 88 years. The beloved wife of the late Des and much loved mum of the late Hayley. Also a dear nana to Danielle and great nana to Emme, Ellie & Koa.

A funeral service will take place at Arthur Bell Chapel of Rest on Lake Lock Road followed by interment in Stanley Cemetery.

Everyone is welcome to continue to celebrate Mary's life after the service at The Traveller's, Stanley.

Donations in lieu of flowers would be gratefully recevied for Breast Cancer Now. A box will be provided at the service.

Enquires, please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281.

10/09/2025

Betty Wood
26th May 1934 – 24th August 2025

Betty formerly of Stanley passed away in Deangate Care Home, Mapplewell on August 24th, aged 91 years.

A loving mum of Gary and mum in law of Annie, grandmother of Lisa, Peter and Katie, great grandmother of Buddy, Charlotte, Jack and Ivy. She is now back with her much loved late husband Ken and son Glenn.

The funeral service will take place on Wednesday September 17th at Wakefield Crematorium at 11.20am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu will be given to Deangate Care Home to go towards future trips or events for the residents.

Any enquiries please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281

09/09/2025

Eva Boardman
3rd November 1947 – 28th August 2025

Eva sadly passed away after a short illness in Linson Court, Batley. The dearly loved daughter of the late Stanley and Annie, also a treasured cousin and friend.

Eva’s funeral will take place on Tuesday September 30th at Wakefield Crematorium at 11.20am. No flowers by request but donations in Eva’s memory may be given to Wakefield Hospice.

Any enquiries please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281

Address

67 Lake Lock Road, Stanley
Wakefield
WF34HP

Telephone

+441924822281

Website

http://www.funeraldirectorwakefield.co.uk/

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